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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CYCLING
IN COMPLETE SAFETY
Always carry out a thorough check before riding. Read the
«safety checks before use» section carefully.
Always wear a helmet when you ride to protect your head in the
event of a fall.
Ride with both hands on the handlebars.
Ride in the direction of the traffic, never against it.
Never hold on to a car or any other vehicle.
Control your speed, avoid moving from side to side.
Carrying baggage may reduce your visibility or control of the
bicycle and cause you to fall.
Respect the local Highway Code, particularly with regard to
lights and bicycle bells and horns.
WARNING! Two people should never ride on a bicycle
(except tandems)
Never ride at night or in bad weather without lights.
You must be visible to motorists and motorcyclists:
- Wear light-coloured, reflective clothing, and turn your
front and rear lights on.
- You must have a light and a reflector at the rear of your bicycle.
- You must also have a light and a reflector at the front
of your bicycle.
- Side reflectors must be placed on the wheels.
When cycling in the rain or on wet roads, be careful because
braking distances can increase and grip decreases significantly.
Wear protective equipment and clothing, such as gloves and
glasses.
Do not wear loose clothing which may get caught in the wheels.
NB: all our bicycles are sold with front and rear lights, as well as
rear reflectors and side reflectors fitted to the wheels (except in
certain countries).
Here are a few rules for responsible trail riding:
Avoid leaving visible tracks
Do not frighten animals
Keep control of your bicycle
Look in front of you
Always let others pass
Take all your rubbish with you
WARNING! when riding with children
b’Twin recommends that helmets are worn and strongly advises
that child seats and all frame accessories are fitted by qualified,
experienced technicians. If you intend to fit a child seat yourself,
we recommend that you check with our retailers that baggage
racks and child seats are safely compatible.
Be careful when riding with a child seat, as it adds weight to the
rear and raises the bicycle’s centre of gravity, making balance
and turning more difficult.
Children must always wear a helmet when riding in a child seat
or in a trailer. Please note that wearing a helmet is a legal
requirement in many countries.
Wheels attract children's attention and present a serious risk to
young children's fingers! If children place their fingers between
the spokes or between the chain and the chain rings... they risk
trapping their fingers and/or injuring themselves.
With children’s bicycles, responsible adults must ensure that the
child knows how to use the bike, especially the brakes.
Maintaining and controlling your bicycle:
The frame, the forks and all the components must be regularly
checked by our b'Twin After-Sales Service team to detect the
signs of wear and/or potential deterioration (cracks, corrosion,
damage...).
These are important safety checks which help avoid accidents
and physical injury and ensure the lasting health of your bicycle.
Using paths: responsible behaviour and code of good
conduct.
Do not take access to paths for granted.
The permission to use paths over the coming years will depend
on how you behave during your next outing:
- Stick to the paths.
- Be respectful to pedestrians and horse-riders.
- Keep skidding to a minimum.
- Respect flora and fauna.
- Avoid muddy areas.
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